Right people, I'll keep this brief as I've only had time to scan read the posts above and don't want anyone thinking I've quoted them by name.
If the decision was down to the race director then it would've ended the same way, for reasons I posted earlier. Safety is paramount, and as for cost, that's pretty high also. I think I bang on more than most club chairmen about how much our hobby costs for everyone and I'm always looking for ways for my members to keep costs down whenever possible.
I'm sorry more information wasn't revealed at the drivers briefing. I can only apologise as I'm new to this and should probably read the rules some time between running a business, family and trying to race myself. They're probably not good excuses I know, but if anyone wants the job of running a club to keep all of us guys racing then please apply for the job or start another club (our region could really do with it). I will try to give more information at drivers briefings in the future even though I do rely on the more experienced chaps participating to bring up any thing I've missed (not passing blame!!!!!!). I will take any criticism on my larger than normal chin!
Please, please do not argue between yourselves as I know most of you that have posted and can say you all have our clubs interest at heart. I didn't understand Darren's decision to not race at the start of the day, however, I understood around 5 hours later and after reading his reasons above.
CRB - with regards to your comment. Watch this space my friend
I've probably missed loads out on what I wanted to say and will probably be criticised for not knowing my facts enough or taking the time etc, but I'm up soon for a 02.00 start again and as ever, look forward to reading your comments tomorrow.
Thanks,
Matt